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Abel Bekele

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Birth dateJan 1, 2006
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Abel Bekele is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 1, 2006. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 27:51.36 in the 10000m, 1:02:15 in the Semi, 13:24 in the 5Kilometre and 27:28 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
27:28
10 000 m
27:51.36
#878 all-time
2026 season best
27:53
Apr 12, 2026 · Valenciennes (FRA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Marathon International de Rabat - Half Marathon & 10K
May 10, 2026 · 1:02:15
Marathon International de Rabat - Half Marathon & 10K
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 27:28, 10 000 m 27:51.36 (#878 all-time), 2026 season best 27:53 (Apr 12, 2026, Valenciennes (FRA)) · Last competition: Marathon International de Rabat - Half Marathon & 10K, May 10, 2026, 1:02:15 · 20 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
27:53-Apr 12, 2026
↓
Les Foulées Valenciennoises
2026
10000m
29:23.77-Mar 25, 2026
↓
Ethiopian Championships
2026
Semi
1:02:15-May 10, 2026-Marathon International de Rabat - Half Marathon & 10K
2025
10Kilometr
27:28-Mar 16, 2025
↓
Semi-Marathon International de Lille - 5km et 10km
2024
5Kilometre
13:24-Apr 27, 2024-adizero Road to Records
2024
CrossCount
23:33-Mar 30, 2024
↑
45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2024
10Kilometr
27:37-Nov 16, 2024
↓
Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2024
10000m
27:51.36-Jun 14, 2024
↓
Ethiopian Trials by Nerja
2023
CrossCount
24:52-Feb 18, 2023
↑
44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:15-May 10Marathon International de Rabat - Half Marathon & 10K
10Kilometr
27:53-Apr 12Les Foulées Valenciennoises
10000m
29:23.77-Mar 25Ethiopian Championships
Semi
1:02:40-Jan 31Riyadh Half Marathon

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:39-Apr 26adizero: Road to Records 2025, Herzogenaurach
10Kilometr
27:28-Mar 16Semi-Marathon International de Lille - 5km et 10km

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:37-Nov 16Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
10000m
27:51.36-Jun 14Ethiopian Trials by Nerja
5Kilometre
13:24-Apr 27adizero Road to Records
CrossCount
23:33-Mar 3045th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
29:06-Nov 11Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 9.6km
CrossCount
24:52-Feb 1844th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst

Honours

7

44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2023
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abel Bekele's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Abel Bekele's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 27:28, set on Mar 16, 2025 in Lille (FRA).

Which events does Abel Bekele compete in?

Abel Bekele competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 10 000 m.

How did Abel Bekele perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 27:53, set on Apr 12, 2026 in Valenciennes (FRA). Last competition: Marathon International de Rabat - Half Marathon & 10K on May 10, 2026, 1:02:15.